Molluscum Contagiosum

I had to go to the dermatologist twice to have them removed. I had about five. They were sporatic, near my panty line and on my butt. At first I thought they were pimples and I would try to stick them with needles to drain them and needless to say, nothing came out. After they were there for a couple of months I made an appointment. The first time I went the scraped them out. They used a tool to get the "root" of it which looks white. The second time I went a different doctor put the liquid solution on them. I do not recommend the solution. I became very depressed after that treatment. What it does is make you warts, which is what they are, bloat up until they burst and the "root" is naturally pushed out. It looks so disgusting. I was so ashamed and embarrased that I wouldn't get physical with my boyfriend and he was really confused. This is a viral infection and is contagious. I don't know how I got it, but I do know that children get them too and it's not an std. I haven't had any in two years.

Good luck, I hope this helps you.

Hi,

i just found out that I have it too - I have done a lot of research online. From what I have read on multiple websites, you do not build an immunity to molluscum, even though the body does eventually fight it off. You can become re-infected if re-exposed. The most common and successful way to get rid of them is to have them frozen off with liquid nitrogen, which is best to start with right away before the infection spreads. Don't pick at the lesions, you can spread them to other parts of the body too.. Wash your hands frequently.

Also, molluscum is considered an std now in the adult community, as with adults it is usually spread through sexual contact.

I just ordered an alternative treatment for it which I am going to try - got if off the web and boy I hope it isn't a scam. Http://www.Molluscum.Com/ - check out this link. It sounds plausible to me, I am very familiar with the anti-bacterial/fungal properties of silver. I was not previously aware of it's anti-viral properties, but it certainly seems plausible to me. I have also changed my diet - eliminating dairy and wheat, as people commonly have allergies/sensitivities to these two things, and the immune system can be compromised. In addition I have been loading up on the anti-viral supplements - echanimide anti-viral formula and oil of oregano always work wonders for me when I am sick. Hopefully they will boost my immune system enough to help me get started on kicking this molluscum too.

Either way, I would recommend getting the lesions treated somehow rather than just leaving them to heal on their own. Otherwise, you might have to wait years for them to go away, although they eventually will.

I've recently been told I have the molluscum too. The dr said the same thing to me, "they'll go away on their own". Trouble is, i've seen that when one goes away another one comes up. I'm also very tired and wish I could just rest all the time. Anyone else feel easily tired too?

I've have managed to keep it at bay using protein shakes and calcium supplements. What is you experience / thoughts?

I found out I had it after I was pregnant. I didn't have any signs or anything before I got pregnant. The doctors told me that when your immune system is down like with pregnancy, really sick, or aids/hiv that is when you get out breaks. I could have had this for a long time and not have known it till now.
But does anyone know if it is safe to have a vaginal birth? The doctors told me yes, but from what research I have found it can be spread and I don't want my daughter getting it. I also don't know how I got it or when for that matter. My husband doesn't have it either.